2.55 2m. 4f. 15 Declared. Irish Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hcap Hdl of €25,000.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €15,000.00 2nd - €5,000.00 3rd - €2,500.00 4th - €1,250.00 5th - €750.00 6th - €500.00
FormscanBy Alan Magee - SHANTOU LUCKY added to a Down Royal win earlier this year when just getting the better of Paddy Wickla over 2m3f at Punchestown last time and the form of that race got a timely boost when the third, Rebel Ivy, recorded a decisive victory at Limerick on Sunday. Gavin Cromwell’s charge won last time despite jumping far from fluently and, if brushing up that department, should again give a bold show. Influential Lady has progressed really well this season winning three of her latest four starts including last time over this trip at Gowran Park and is another light-weight for the shortlist. Farawaybay also comes into the progressive bracket, while others to consider in a highly competitive heat include Clifton Warrior, Pour Pavore, Coastal World and Mahlers Dollar.
A limited handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-130 that have not won a hurdle race before 2nd May 2021 that are EBF eligible and have not run as a two or three yr old under any Rules of Racing and that have not won a steeplechaseWeights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 10st 3lbsPenalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.